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: They were famous for their dedication to protecting Allied bombers. While most fighter groups often left their formations to chase enemy aircraft for "glory," the Red Tails stayed close to the bombers. Red Tails

The Red Tails: A Dual Legacy of Combat and Cinema The "Red Tails" represent two distinct but intertwined legacies: the heroic reality of the , the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces, and the 2012 feature film produced by George Lucas that sought to bring their story to a modern audience. The Historical Red Tails A Tale of the Red Tails > 944th